I work at a small midwestern hospital and buyout rumorsare starting to circulate re. US Surg. I currently don't own any shares. Disregarding the buyout rumor, could US Surg be reasonable on a fundamental basis at current levels?Also, any thoughts re. the credibility of the buyout rumor?Thanks.

On Sat, 31 May 97 09:39:16 -0600, gschmitz wrote:<<I work at a small midwestern hospital and buyout rumors are starting to circulate re. US Surg. I currently don't own any shares. Disregarding the buyout rumor, could US Surg be reasonable on a fundamental basis at current levels? Also, any thoughts re. the credibility of the buyout rumor? Thanks. >I've had a position in USS for a few months but have heard nothing about a buy out. It does seem, however, that the strong dollar is hurting overseas sales and hence stock price. I am interested in any information you might have or obtain.